Green Room

Nothing is more green than recycling. 

For those of us who collect antiques 

and shop for gently used wares,

we live the green life. 

Sometimes ordinary things can take on a new purpose.

We've all had a time when we used something 

for a purpose outside it's calling  . . .

A coffee cup pencil holder,

a jar holding buttons . . . 

What about bigger things?

Today I bring to you a set of things that

are not only being reused,

but in some cases rethought.

Including a few items from my own home.

But first, a history lesson.

In the 30s this building was an office space.

By the 50s, a small fashion studio

An now you call it home.

You have purchased this building, busted out some walls,

and renovated it. 

You sifted through the remains,

pulled from it some good pieces, and build some new dreams.

The local salvage yard and consignment shop

had a number of things you could put to good use, too.

Modern green living - the old fashioned way.

Doors turned room divider,

a trolley cart coffee table,

 windows frames as decor or a new mirror,
an antique dress form just like the one in my dining room,

a door as a table.

Also included:

4 pendant lights
a bottle, a jar and two styles of edison bulbs

Nesting bowls just like my own (2nd style is CAS-table)

A metal sign that used to hang at a store I worked at in South Station, Boston
(2 styles, worn and worn out)

a 'scissor' lamp with glass bulb,

and an accordion table I finally had to break down and buy I loved it so much.

Well there you have it. 

14 items.

This set is so big I am having to break it up by format.

** door screen footprint problem has been corrected for these downloads**

I hope you enjoy this set as much as I have creating it.

Perhaps it will inspire you to see thing a new way.

People that need to be thanked for their invaluable help:

Raven Shadow @ MTS <------- my hero

OrangeMittens @ MTS/Indigo

HugeLunatic @ MTS

HystericalParoxysm @MTS

Murano @ TSR

Helping to fix the problems with the 

dining table and trolley cart coffee table

as well as TSRW in general.

I also want to thank all the people who have helped me to test this set,

and, of course, Heidi @ Exotic Elements for inspiring the set with her unreleased finial! Release it! hehe

Funky Window Valances

Metal valances? Or cheetah print? Why not!

Article taken off hgtv.com

6 Fun, Funky Window Valances

Readily available in vibrant patterns and cool themes, window valances are perfect for pumping up a room's personality. Check out these hip valances to get ideas for your own home.

Seeing The World Through A Stylize Window

Windows speak volumes about your home as well as your personality but they are often taken for granted. Taking care of your home windows in a proper way and giving them a stylish look in one or the other way, can drastically brighten up the entire looks of your home. Here are some stylish yet unique window dressing ideas for your home decor:

Tinted Windows
These days people are out of the use of conventional curtains and have switched on to window tint to serve the same kind of functions. Window tint is a fashionable way to render that calm and serene feel of your home as well as to exhibit the windows in a special way, especially if the windows are unique.






Tinted windows are the perfect option to be used in summers, as they look great and their reflectiveness lighten up the room and at the same time keeping off the harmful sun rays. It is always advised to use home window tinting color that are contrasting and are complimenting well with the entire color scheme used in your home. Moreover, it is not necessary to use the dark colored tint, using light brown tint and other light shades will add an element of sophistication to your home.

Venetian Roller Blinds
Venetian roller blinds are back with the bang and are perfect option to give your home that contemporary look and feel. These chic and trendy roller blinds are available in variety of colors and can be chosen in accordance with the interiors of the home. Earth colors having earthy texture, looks nice when used on windows. Roller blinds in shades of coffee brown and deep amber will give a cooling affect to your home and these hues will surely compliment well with the entire decoration of your home. Venetian Roller Blinds can also be chosen from the monotones such as solid green, orange or brown and these shades will exhibit a cozy feel to your home.




These ideas will surely help in revamping the entire arena of your home, so try them out this summer season.